Guns and Roses

Ch 54

It was now 11:00 at night, and Luca still wasn't back.

I had already made dinner for Roman, just some regular chicken pot pie.

Roman was a peculiar kid. He took a fascination to the beach.

I had no toys or anything for him, so I just let him help me cook.

I gave him his small pot pie, and he was shocked.

I broke it up a little for him so he could eat easier.

The code on the door beeped, indicating that Luca was home.

"Astrid, I'm home baby, what smells so goo-." He began, but stopped In his tracks when he saw Roman.

"Would you like to explain this Luca?" I said, cutting a piece of my large pot pie.

"Who is he?"

"You tell me." I said.

Silence stayed between us while Roman munched on his food.

"His name is Roman cedar- gastano, his mom is camrin, he's 2 years old, and can talk pretty well." I said, glancing over to him.

He stayed silent.

"Do you not remember sleeping with someone and them getting pregnant?" I said, stressing out.

"There was one girl who got pregnant, we agreed on an abortion."

"Well did she ever update ya?"

"Obviously not if I don't know about my own son!" He said in a frustrated tone.

"Well Luca, he's obviously your blood. What should we do."

"We? Why do you want something to do with this?" He said confused.

"Your my husband, we're supposed to handle shit together. Through thick and thin."

"Bad word." Roman said.

"I say we find his mom and give him back." Luca said.

"Luca, that's cruel. His mother was obviously not feeding him, poor kid asked for a carrot for breakfast. You've always said how you wanted kids, this Is your kid. You need to take responsibility, if she wants to walk out, let her. Roman will have a better life here. I know it."

Luca sighed and sat next to Roman, observing him.

Roman stopped eating, and stared at him back.

"Are you my dad?" He asked.

"Yes."

"Luca." He said, pointing to him.

"That's my name!" Luca said awkwardly.

He grabbed a note from out of his pocket, and gave it to Luca.

How the hell did he get that?

I fixed Luca a plate, while he read the note silently.

Luca's pov

Dear Luca,

I know this is sudden, I know this is a shocker, but I couldn't hide our boy from you anymore. I named him after you middle name, obviously. I had him on February 15th. I wanted to tell you, I really did, but when I saw you with her, I saw that you were happy, and I thought that would ruin your chances of finding happiness. I cant take care of Roman anymore. I found out I had stage 3 ovarian cancer 6 months ago, and it's only gotten worse. Roman was practically taking care of himself, and I want to give him the best possible chance at life. I know we said we would get an abortion, and never speak again, And believe me, I tried. My strong little Roman wouldn't budge, none of the pills worked. He survived. Please take good care of him, I can't let him see me like this in my final days. I'm so sorry if I've messed up your marriage why bringing this out on you.

Yours truly,
Camrin.

I slammed my fist on the table, scaring Roman.

I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to calm myself down.

"What did it say?"astrid asked me.

"His mother is sick, can't take care of him anymore. She tried to abort him, but it didn't work. She was scared to tell me." I said, making my best summary of the letter.

"What language is the letter in?" Astrid asked.

"Russian"

"Who's camrin?"

"Jade's sister."

Her attitude quickly shifted from worry to confusion.

"So Roman is her nephew." She said, not even believing herself.

"..."

"Roman is a line directly toward the Russians." She said.

"..."

"We can't let them find out."

"They already know Astrid. If they wanted him, they would've taken him by now."

"How do we know it's not a trap?"

"He doesn't even have the mark that the Russians get.  My son is protected."

Roman finished his food, and bought it to the sink that he was too short to reach. Astrid helped him wash his dishes, while i just sat and admired him.

I can't believe I have a son.

I don't want to put Astrid in an awkward situation. If she doesn't wanna raise him, she shouldn't have to.

"I tired." Roman said to Astrid.

"How bout i give you a bath, and you can go to sleep?" She said, with a smile.

He nodded his head, and the two made there way to the bathroom.

After they were for sure gone, I made a group call between all of my siblings.

"What the fuck do you want now Luca?" Nikolai said.

"I'm in the middle of something." Marco said

"This better be important, I was just about to get railed." Olivia said.

Silence passed me by, silence of accepting the fact that I now a father.

"I have a son." I said, not even believing myself.

"Oh my god, astrids pregnant?" Nikolai asked.

"No."

"I swear to god luca? Did you really get another girl pregnant when your with Astrid!" Olivia said.

"No, god no I would never do that. Just come over like now."

"I'm on my way." Olivia said.

Everyone was on their way to my house.

Astrid came downstairs, in sweatpants and a tank top, holding Roman In her arms.

He had star pajamas on, and he was wide awake.

"I not tired anymore." He said, reaching out for me to hold him.

I hesitated, but held him in my arms.

Me and him had similar hair, same color.

I guess my gene is dominant.

He had curls on his head, showcasing the birthmark like pure perfection.

"What am I gonna do with you Roman?"

Astrid smiled sadly, and sat next to me on the couch, in her own world.

A/N- Astrid has her moments, but she's a good ass person. Some girls would leave after what she heard, but she stayed.  Maybe it's the Stockholm syndrome

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